Photos: Canucks icon Pavel Bure, now and then

The Vancouver Canucks welcomed back their Hall of Fame winger Pavel Bure on Thursday. Here's a look at the Russian Rocket now and back during his halcyon NHL playing days.

Vancouver Canucks' mascot Fin looks on as former Canuck star Pavel Bure laughs as he holds a baby during a visit to BC Children's Hospital in Vancouver on Thursday. The Russian Rocket also attended the National Hockey League game between the Edmonton Oilers and Canucks Thursday night at Rogers Arena in Vancouver.

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